Location Up North Amsterdam
Where is Up North located in Amsterdam and what is there to do nearby?
Amsterdam Noord: that's the place to be
Noord is one of Amsterdam's largest districts and definitely the greenest! There is always something to discover here. Fun shops, hip eateries and the lively NDSM-shipyard around the corner. Close to water and with lots of greenery. You are also in the city centre, on the train or on the A10 ring road in no time. A place full of hidden gems for locals.
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From industrial estate to green residential area
The Klaprozenbuurt is located between the Northern IJ banks (NDSM, Buiksloterham) and the older neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-Noord. Located between Klaprozenweg, Zijkanaal I with its harbour for houseboats, Buiksloterdijk and the Bloemenbuurt neighbourhood.
Now, the area mainly has identity as a business park. In the future, 2,000 houses will be built in the Klaprozenbuurt. Businesses will also return there after the transformation of the entire district, unless they are environmentally harmful. Between the buildings, on and around them, there will be plenty of greenery. So the business park becomes a green residential area!
The ground floor on Klaprozenweg will house shops and businesses, making it a lively street. The Klaprozenbuurt will also get two new supermarkets, new catering establishments, two primary schools and health and welfare facilities. In short, a versatile residential area with greenery and comfort!
Distance to key points
Up North's central location means you can literally go in any direction and everything you need is close by. Below are the distances by bike, car and public transport.
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Ferry to city centre | 8 | ||
Highway A10 | 8 | ||
High school | 12 | 10 | 14 |
Pool | 8 | 7 | 17 |
Cinema | 14 | 11 | 21 |
Trainstation | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Hotspots near Up North
Up North is located in Amsterdam Noord, a 15-minute bike ride to the heart of the city centre where there is plenty to see and do. And there are many beautiful spots nearby too!
NDSM-werf
From shipyard to cultural town square. For 60 years, the NDSM-werf was one of the largest shipyards in the world. After these activities ceased, this site - with its imposing backdrop of crane track, sheds and a giant ramp - became home to creative pioneers. Numerous initiatives followed: Over the IJ festival, Nieuw Dakota, music festivals such as De Zon and DGTL, the NDSM-werf gardens where people could create their own pop-up garden, and many other cultural events.
The Ceuvel
One of the most sustainable and innovative urban experiments in Europe. A team of architects won a 10-year leasehold on the concept. De Ceuvel is now a vibrant community of green-hearted entrepreneurs and artists, who have single-handedly helped build their workspaces on 17 sustainable houseboats in Amsterdam's first circular office park. The site includes creative workplaces, a cultural centre around sustainability, a café-restaurant, spaces for rent and a floating hotel.
Noorderpark
Located in the heart of Amsterdam-Noord, this urban park was formed by merging two existing parks. It is now one cohesive green zone that responds to the current and future dynamics of the city and serves as a place of rest and meeting. Soaking up nature and culture, playing, exercising, unwinding, meeting new people, doing odd jobs or doing something for the neighbourhood; it is all possible. At the edge of the park is the Noorderparkbad. The pool has both an indoor area and an outdoor area with swimming pools.
Cafe Keppler
Cafe Keppler is an artisanal neighbourhood pub. With tasty, good and homemade food. From breakfast, lunch, drinks to dinner. They serve fresh coffee from their own coffee roastery and the fresh bread comes from their own bakery. The coffee roastery and bakery are part of the urban agriculture project NoordOogst. All parts of the food chain can be seen there. Not only can you see the sustainable food chain in practice, eat and drink there, but you can also participate yourself. And for the kids, there is a large nature playground.
Eye
The striking white museum building was opened in early 2012. Eye has four movie theatres and a large exhibition hall. There is space for educational activities, a film lab, a shop and a café-restaurant with stunning panoramic views. Eye's aim is to preserve film heritage for future generations, both Dutch films and foreign films shown in the Netherlands. There are regular themed programmes, festivals and theatrical family shows.
Loetje aan 't IJ
'Biefstuk van Loetje’ (Loetje’s steak) has been a household name in Amsterdam and the surrounding area for years. It is one of the hotspot restaurants on the IJ. High windows, lots of light and a great view of Amsterdam. When it was founded some 40 years ago, Café Loetje was intended to become a successful billiards pub. Then Ludwig 'Loetje' Klinkhamer made a fortunate mistake by putting his tenderloin steak on the menu. Soon the place was full of lovers of the finest steak wondering why that billiard table was just beig a nuisance.
Public transport
The Klaprozenbuurt in Amsterdam-Noord is easily accessible by public transport. You can take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station, which stops nearby. You can also take the metro to Noorderpark station and from there it's a short walk to the Klaprozenbuurt. You can also use the ferry to cross the IJ to the city centre.
Groceries and shopping
The modern Banne centre and Mosveld shopping centre are well-facilitated shopping centres in Amsterdam-Noord. They offer a variety of shops and amenities.
The market on Van der Pekstraat is a popular local market in Amsterdam-Noord where you can find fresh produce, clothing and toiletries.
Sports at Gym Royale
Gym Royale is a gym located in Amsterdam-Noord. It offers a wide range of fitness facilities and focuses mainly on kickboxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, strength and conditioning, yoga and personal training for all levels. It is a popular destination for people looking for an active and healthy lifestyle near the Klaprozenbuurt.